Meet Our Staff
 Jimmy Moore, CEO
| Jimmy Moore Jimmy is the Chief Executive Officer. He brings over 30 years of experience in human resources management to the YMCA along with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Economics from Georgia College & State University. Jimmy grew up in the Macon YMCA and was a member of Hi-Y. He is also an active member of the Tiftarea community, serving as Chairman of the Staff Parish Relations Committee at First United Methodist Church, as well as serving on the Board of Tifton Rotary Club, the Tift County Chamber of Commerce, the Tift County Commission on Youth & Children, the Finance Committee& Church Council at First United Methodist Church, East Beach Blues Band and the Board of Tift Regional Medical Foundation.
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Jay Lacy
Jay is the Membership Director. Originally from Woodstock, GA, she comes to the YMCA with 10 years of experience in a recreational facility. Jay graduated from Reinhardt College with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. As the Tiftarea YMCA’s membership director, Jay has dedicated herself to a more customer satisfaction approach.
Stacey McDaniel
Stacey is the Programs Director. Her background is in childcare, fitness, and human resources. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Valdosta State University and a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Human Resources from Troy University. Currently, Stacey is working on growing our services to include more after school programs and enrichment opportunities for the youth of our community.
Heather Lawrence
Heather is the Assistant Programs Director. She has experience in Child Watch, Summer Camp, and coordinating sports as well as many other YMCA programs . She has been a part of the YMCA family for five years now and is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southwestern State University.
Stacie Donaldson
Stacie is the Fitness Manager here at the YMCA. She possesses a plethora of experience in the field of aerobics, ranging from Aqua Aerobics to Zumba. Stacie is currently certified by IFTA, ZUMBA and DSW FITNESS.
Rick Hawkins
Rick is the Maintenance and Facilities Director. He has a wealth of knowledge in general contracting and is a Certified Pool Operator. Rick’s experience with the YMCA started over 30 years ago as a certified lifeguard at the Gaithersburg, MD YMCA. He has been with the Tiftarea YMCA since the inception at the Westover Road facility.
Sheri Albury
Sheri is the Child Watch Coordinator. Her experience is in educational material sales, preschool and childcare. She is a CASA advocate in the Tiftarea community. As a child, Sheri participated in summer camp at the YMCA in Miami, FL. She has been part of the Tiftarea YMCA since the initiation at the Westover Road facility.
